Wednesday, April 11, 2012

Sewing: Angel Sleeve Tea Party Dress


Well, sometimes I can squeeze in a bunch of impulse projects before getting to the real project due, and still pull it off by the deadline. I think I've done it more times than not. But this time it didn't work. I had Tess's Easter dress finished well in advance and thought I could still finish the other two Easter dresses in a few days even if it required a very late night. But I didn't. I gave up late Saturday night half way through Audrey's dress with one more to go.


We did a lot of other really fun things last week instead. We had an Easter egg hunt in the neighborhood, saw lots of family, and went to high tea at a beautiful hotel to celebrate some cousins' twelth birthdays. Audrey wore this dress for the tea party. I made it last week while working on the pattern for the Angel Sleeve dress. I made something for Scarlett to wear too. A bit of a sewing streak but not so much for Easter.


As it turned out it was Audrey's dress to wear on Easter. I love this fabric. So classic. I also love that my friend, Margie, gave it to me a few years ago out of her stash. It's a silky cotton that reminds me of Liberty prints but the selvedge says Kesslers for Andover Fabrics. I added a bit of rickrack peeking out from the sleeve edge. I like that bit of added interest.


So this week I'm still working on the "Easter dresses." It will be fun to see all the girls ear them when they're finished. And I'm also making progress on the Angel Sleeve Dress pattern. Progress is good, even if it's on a slightly different time schedule, right?

10 comments:

Emily said...

That fabric is so awesome!! The ricrac is fun. Glad you got to spend time with family. :)

tealeaver said...

I adore the fabric! It makes me want to sew little girls dresses too!

CBH said...

Gorgeous dress, photos and girl!

I've purchased your printables and we were all set for a Woodland picnic, but a change of venue has meant a new theme and now I'm trying to design invites, thank-yous, etc and it has given me a whole new level of admiration for your many talents!!

KJ@letsgoflyakite said...

Oh, the frock turned out beautiful, the print reminded me of Liberty as well and the ricrac is perfect.
I think I mentioned already that I am very interested in this pattern. I do hope that you will provide directions to size up to 7:)

~ko said...

I love the touch of ric-rac! Cant wait to get my hands on this pattern :)

Bella said...

Love the pattern and the fabric, so beautiful! Will you be listing this pattern in your shop?

Lisa said...

Oh my goodness, I do that all the time!! When I have a deadline I always start other projects that I think need to get done! Deadlines have a way of moving us I guess!
Love the dress. The fabric is sweet and the ric rac trim is the perfect touch! Love love your blog!

Mommafo said...

Can't WAIT for a pattern!!! I've got some old floral sheets that are dying to be a sundress. :) :) :)

Falafel and the Bee said...

Beautiful job! That dress suits your daughter so well.
~Michelle

Jane LaFazio said...

adorable and the rick rack was the perfect addition!

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